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London Evening Post

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Oct 25, 1777

Page

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Sale of Preston Gubbalds and Grinfhill Estates in Shrewsbury

Parcel portions of the Preston Gubbalds and Grinfhill estates near Shrewsbury are offered for sale in parcels. Names include John Wetter, Sarah Billington, Rowland Howell, Carmston, Kilvert, Edw Littlchale, and John Morris among others. The Advowson and associated manors, coppices, and tythes are listed with parcels and demesnes. the sale at the Talbot in Shrewsbury is scheduled for the next December Wednesday, with further particulars via Lincoln's Inn Fields, Knighthford, Oswestry, Merrington, and Merrington agents.

Preston Gubbolds Jones John Gough Merrington Morris John Morris Clayton's Farm Thomas Clayta Kent's Farm Gevil’s Tho. Sevil John Seers Genin Shrewsbury Merriare St. Mary’s Churchyard Ravestreet Jenkin Preston Clayton Tildey Preston Gubbalds Grinfhill Talbot Mefira, Robinson and Oddie Lincoln’s-Inn-fields London Samuel Wright Kniteford Cheshire Wa. Griffith Oswestry

Sabbath Day Prohibition Issued by Doncaster Mayor

Town authorities vow legal action against any future Sabbath trespass by drivers of North country cattle and wagons. The notice commends opposition to long standing Sunday breaches, urging enforcement to curb open sale of provisions and public houses, arguing it serves public Decency over religion.

Doncaster At&t Crod

MAREDANT's Drops Promoted Despite Health Risks in 1777

A letter to Mr. Norton, surgeon in Golden Square, recounts a two year battle with a severe skin disease. After trying various faculties with little relief, the writer reports relief following MAREDANT's Drops, claims continued health, and warns against counterfeit bottles and false inscriptions. Also notes a lottery advertisement offering various chances with dated drawing in November.

Maredant William Breeze Deacher Duddem Cheshire Edmund Snelson Nantwich John Norton Nogan Golden Square London G Karty Sieh Fleet Ilseeg Stockda A Id Bailey Ludgate-billy London

Mix of Notices and Obits From a 1777 London Page

A collection of mid 18th century notices includes personal anecdotes about a woman who ran a chop house, a man named Foote planning a life sketch, military and clerical appointments, marriages, and deaths. Notable items mention Captain George Edward Ayscough, Old William Douglas who died at 100, a hanging tradesman on Thames street, and the gang activities of a Paris trained conman Bouvet. Also listed are several marriages, deaths in various locales, and a state lottery promotion for November 1777 with tickets at sixpence, while high water times in London are noted.

Foote George Edward Ayscough Regiment of Foot Guards Craig Lanerk Scotland Otober William Douglas Providence Garlith‘hill Thames-street Lewis Mercier Bouvet Aliae Bettie Paris England Liverpool Dunkirk France Newgate Old Bailey Sir John Fielding Mondroit Geo. Lefroy All Souls.college Oxford Compton Godalmin Surry Chetteford Essex Thaursday Ralph Knight Newhouse Frogley Hounslow Smith Haberdather Fenchurch-street Bradbury Mr. Bradbury Richmond Newfoundland Joseph Barret Wabbingly Huntingdonshire Haffey Apriece Hunstingdonshire Martin’s le Grand Scholey Gren Plaisterer York Thomas Bowes Charles Laycock Kensington Anne Morice Fister Humphry Morice Wellclofe Fquire Abel Horne Upholder Bentinck Street Marybone Jeffery Morgan Eig West India Camberwell James Fannier Alk Mercer East Smithfield Gloucester-treet Queen-square Rowland Fry Long Acre Mr. Bradley Carpenter Gould Square John Norton Virginia James Vezey Cooper Hucks Samuel G. Pool Chelsea Rochester Elizabeth Penn Peter Penn That City John Burr Milford America Hammersmith Nitbet David Nitbet St. Martin’s le Grand Dover-street Lettillier

State Lottery 1777 Commissioners Office Privy Garden Whitehall

The present Lottery numbers are registered at this Office for sixpence each. An authentic account of success will be sent to any part of the kingdom. For sixpence more, lists can be signed allowing daily examination until drawn. Tickets from former lotteries are also examined here.

India Saye East Indies M.belle Combie Pondicherry M. Lawe Heyder Allt al Dowla Maratta Calcutta Alft Express Cornbill Varius Pearce J. B. Pearce Lotreries Ebyfield Hawksworth Craig’s Court Charing« Cross Commissioners Office Privy Garden Whitehall

Notice to tender for supplying British Plantation Rum

East-India House announces on October 24 1777 that on the 26th instant the Committee will receive sealed tenders for supplying the Company with British Plantation Rum. Tenders must state the lowest price and be left with Mr Coggan Clerk to the Committee before 12 noon. No tender after that hour.

East-India United . Company of Merchants of England East Indies Coggan

Adelphi Hotel Opens In London With Amuel And Elizabeth Bate

Adelphi Hotel in London announces new management by Amuel and Elizabeth Bate. The house, opened September 6, offers fitted furnishings of high quality for single gentlemen or families. They promise attentive service aimed at pleasing all guests and suggest a focus on comfort for business and pleasure.

London Adelphi Amuel Elizabeth Bate Adelphi Hotel

Doncaster Mayor Announces Sabbath Observation Ad

The London Evening Post prints a notice from Solomon Holmes, Esq. the mayor of Doncaster, introducing an advertisement published in the York Courants aimed at promoting better Sabbath observance across this part of the kingdom.

London Evening Post Sheffield Doncaster Solomon Holmes York Courants

Repulse frigate misreported voyage and Parker squadron details

London reports clarify the Repulse did not partake in Fort Moultrie attack and was not in Sir Peter Parker’s squadron. Parker’s force included Bristol, Experiment, Active, Solebay, Sphinx, Acteon, Syren, Thunder, and an armed ship. Other items note Memel Bar vessels and Petersburgh news on Peter the Great statue pedestal.

Sir Peter Parker Moultrie New York Jamaica Zor Fort Moultrie Charles Town Peter Bristol Experiment Active Solebay Sphinx Acteon Syren Elfinear Kadd Memel Bar Petersburgh Europe Falconer Mr. Foote

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